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Cambridge, United Kingdom – 30/04/26 — A new initiative, Launch Cambridge, has been unveiled to support ambitious startup founders looking to relocate, expand, or establish new operations in Cambridge—widely recognised as one of Europe’s premier deep tech and innovation ecosystems.

Designed as the city’s dedicated starting point for high-growth businesses, Launch Cambridge brings together a powerful network of local expertise to provide a seamless, de-risked pathway for companies entering the Cambridge market. The initiative offers coordinated, end-to-end support across every critical aspect of business setup and growth.

Cambridge has long been a global centre for innovation, particularly in sectors such as artificial intelligence, life sciences, semiconductors, and advanced engineering. With more than 5,000 knowledge-intensive firms and a track record of producing world-leading companies, the region continues to attract founders, talent, and investors from across the globe.

Launch Cambridge is built to simplify this transition.

By uniting Cambridge’s leading experts in workspace and community, legal counsel, accounting and tax, banking, and relocation support, the initiative provides founders with a single, trusted route into the ecosystem. From securing the right office space and navigating UK regulations, to opening banking facilities, structuring a company, managing tax obligations, relocating talent, and connecting with industry leaders—Launch Cambridge enables businesses to establish themselves quickly and confidently.

“Cambridge represents a unique convergence of world-class research, entrepreneurial talent, and investment,” said James Parton, Managing Director The Bradfield. “Launch Cambridge is about unlocking that opportunity for founders—removing friction, reducing risk, and giving them the support they need to focus on building transformative businesses.”

The initiative is a collaboration created to support organisations at every stage of their journey into Cambridge. Founding participants include The Bradfield Centre, Mills & Reeve, PEM, Barclays Eagle Labs, Move to Cambridge, and CW (Cambridge Wireless), all established and trusted names in the Cambridge ecosystem.

Through this coordinated approach, Launch Cambridge ensures that founders can navigate the practical, regulatory, and strategic steps of setting up in the UK with clarity and confidence.

Key features of Launch Cambridge include:

• Access to flexible office space and community within Cambridge’s leading Tech hub
• Legal, tax, and company structuring guidance tailored to UK requirements
• Banking and funding connections, including investor introductions
• Talent and recruitment support, leveraging Cambridge’s world-class ecosystem
• Soft landing and relocation support for founders and teams
• Integration into a powerful network of innovators, corporates, and research institutions

Backed by deep local knowledge and an unrivalled support network, Launch Cambridge is designed to help businesses land, launch, and grow successfully in one of the world’s most dynamic technology clusters.

About Launch Cambridge
Launch Cambridge is a collaboration supporting businesses as they establish and grow in Cambridge. By bringing together expertise across workspace, legal, accounting, banking, and relocation services, it provides a single, connected route into one of the world’s leading innovation ecosystems.